Solang valley is located 14 kms from Manali, also known as the Snow Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Derives its name from a village called Solang and Nullah means waters streams from mountains. Solang Valley is the most visited place in Manali. If you are going to explore Manali, don’t forget to add this place in your tour itinerary. This snow valley is located between the Solang Village and Beas Kund and offers majestic view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is paradise for nature lovers with white snow and picturesque background of mountain ranges.
Why is Famous for
Solang Valley is the preferred location for adventure activities. The state of the art ropeway is a favourite with the tourists and a convenient way to explore Solang.
Solang is not just about adventure activities. It’s natural beauty with green lush, snow cladded mountains and lakes attracts visitors from India and abroad too.
Things to do
Solang valley is a place having activities all over the year. A place for tourists of all age groups.
Activities During the summer –
✓Horse riding
✓Trekking
✓River rafting
✓Zipline
✓Rent a Tent camping
✓Rock climbing
✓Zorbing – thrilling experience of rolling down the valley in an orb.
✓Paragliding & Parachuting- in clear sky witness the mesmerizing views of the snow covered landscape from above.
In winters
✓ Skiing – for both beginners and experts.
✓Snowmobiling
✓Solang ropeway or cable ride- a must try activity for adernile releasing experience.
✓Roll in the snow like a kid.
✓Make snowmen castles.
Locals offer an opportunity to tourists to dress up in the local traditional attire and pose for a click with rabbits and yaks. Be sure to bargain with them.
Eating options
From local cafes to big and small restaurants for the food lovers with variety of cuisines like Indian, South Indian, Punjabi, Tibetan, Italian and Chinese.
Best time to visit
You can plan your trip in summers for trekking in the lush green forests and outdoor activities as well as winters too for relish the snowfall, snow games and chilling in sub zero temperature. Highly recommended to Avoid the monsoon seasons as the place face many landslides during the monsoon.
How to reach
✓Air – nearest airport is Bhuntar 10 km away from Kullu and 50 km away from Manali. From there you can book a cab for your place.
✓Train – nearest Railway Station is joginder nagar. From there You can either take a cab or take a bus.
✓Road – with well connected roads, private and state buses run frequently from Delhi, Chandigarh, haryana and Punjab to solang valley. Private cars and cabs can also be hired.
The guest house of Atal Bihari Vajpayee institute of mountaineering and allied sports, Manali is based here. This institute offers training in skiing to the tourists and is the venue for winter skiing festival. This festival made the valley a hot spot for local and foreiners.
Important tips for this trip
✓If you are planning your trip in winters don’t forget to take enough warm clothes and in summers, carry some of them too.
✓Make sure you check the weather in the valley before you plan your itinerary.
✓If you are visiting in peak season, you should book your hotel before going.
✓Plan your paragliding and parachuting in clear sky. If it’s during winter, make sure you have your jackets, sweater, cap, gloves etc. With you.
✓Choose a service which includes an experienced pilot-cum-instructor.
✓ The cost of activities depend on the location, service operation, season and other facilities.
✓ To capture this picturesque place, make sure you carry a camera and pack extra batteries.
✓Avoid monsoon season, as a place face heavy rainfall and all the activities closed during this.
